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SUMMERTIME - (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />SUMMERTIME...<br><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br />Oh, how I love it...<br><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody><br /><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6XifmhN6a_4VvoH2aFBdbE7AImXJZ4Lxucx41tvLZO6mwhdK5saDMnah2cORTd_rhObO24z_8Y8mGwcj9sqStt6AIfgBJt16Djm_DFeefUxIrQfRtGljKQWx4aYr3xdg1K2YpPj2UFs/s1600/pinterest4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZ6XifmhN6a_4VvoH2aFBdbE7AImXJZ4Lxucx41tvLZO6mwhdK5saDMnah2cORTd_rhObO24z_8Y8mGwcj9sqStt6AIfgBJt16Djm_DFeefUxIrQfRtGljKQWx4aYr3xdg1K2YpPj2UFs/s1600/pinterest4.jpg" width="424"></a></td></tr><br /><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://pinterest.com/">via</a></td></tr><br /></tbody></table><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br />You may argue we don't really get a Winter out here in Southern California,<br><br /></div></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2014/06/summertime.html#more">Read more »</a>

SUMMERTIME - (AND A KITCHEN QUESTION)

SUMMERTIME... Oh, how I love it... via You may argue we don't really get a Winter out here in Southern California, Read more »

5:51 PM

ASKED AND ANSWERED - COLOR HELP

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ASKED AND ANSWERED - COLOR HELP

Atlanta Homes I've been in the middle of a client's renovation and I haven't had time to answer my wonderful readers' questi...

1:22 AM

HOME DECOR: Kitchen Envy

<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>KITCHEN LOVE</strong></span></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uosT3nD0r7d5Ryx_UA8u_79k9vBwAWuFhj_2vO9Gm2GavrsNFwEg-fMTahD-JTMWphlK-8leo25GNl05h5_TLqax7pcprie7iisFiYk_VWeywLaLL-dEy102cLVtZNlhPUHohUsUnPfE/s1600/79587118385786389_EV7xL8ft_c.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="428" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3uosT3nD0r7d5Ryx_UA8u_79k9vBwAWuFhj_2vO9Gm2GavrsNFwEg-fMTahD-JTMWphlK-8leo25GNl05h5_TLqax7pcprie7iisFiYk_VWeywLaLL-dEy102cLVtZNlhPUHohUsUnPfE/s640/79587118385786389_EV7xL8ft_c.jpg" width="640"></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />Blame it on Spring</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />but I am having serious cabinet envy</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> and flooring envy,</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /> and faucet envy -</div><br /></div><a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2011/04/home-decorating-kitchen-envy.html#more">Read more »</a>

HOME DECOR: Kitchen Envy

KITCHEN LOVE Blame it on Spring but I am having serious cabinet envy and flooring envy, and faucet envy - Read more »

12:35 AM

HOME DECOR: KITCHEN MAKEOVER WITH PAINT

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-large;">What a difference PAINT makes!</span>  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">SO, CSI IS HAVING A CHALLENGE, TO SHOW A PAINT PROJECT, AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS KITCHEN I DID FOR A CLIENT.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thecsiproject.com/" target="_blank"><img a="" alt="Visit thecsiproject.com" class="aligncenter" src="http://thecsiproject.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/05/thecsiproject.com-logo-300.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">visit their inspiring blog </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Her kitchen started out much the same as many of ours with older homes. She had good quality cabinets, but they were dated and very much the 80's color stain with prominent oak grain.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Budget was an issue, and we needed new appliances, flooring and countertops - what to do? Take a look and see what a difference a little paint can make.....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's her kitchen before.     It did have a beautiful big garden window...</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRurCR87Ba3_C2gN7j2o01W2kAs4QqGT-o6072VwUuUK7p_ZvH4PGPqOtOJB_3RBZpNJ5BUMsz473GYCcRLvWL3EyMIJFVxjTSSX_rgRaIFzepD7L4Rs2ngY_WnAwPoaLJlTUqIxvk9i0/s1600/disk_1+086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRurCR87Ba3_C2gN7j2o01W2kAs4QqGT-o6072VwUuUK7p_ZvH4PGPqOtOJB_3RBZpNJ5BUMsz473GYCcRLvWL3EyMIJFVxjTSSX_rgRaIFzepD7L4Rs2ngY_WnAwPoaLJlTUqIxvk9i0/s320/disk_1+086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Okay, I'll say it..... it was UGLY....</div><div style="text-align: center;">Note the island here, it's important to remember how puny and dated this really looks...</div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">But, like I said the cabinets were good quality....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2BC2ZpfF7_npeF_sKqwGnzkwg8pN04jkJa8BCexXPL9FDhz51Sb9dyuzDBpUzSLiKvOSoXxKzpOXDOZtbWPuvtOVdjOb8sish9SrkJHsMUPgZtEml_o_D24gqVE2HB-E6Ra8glQrzfY/s1600/anas+oak2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_2BC2ZpfF7_npeF_sKqwGnzkwg8pN04jkJa8BCexXPL9FDhz51Sb9dyuzDBpUzSLiKvOSoXxKzpOXDOZtbWPuvtOVdjOb8sish9SrkJHsMUPgZtEml_o_D24gqVE2HB-E6Ra8glQrzfY/s400/anas+oak2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">She also had this really big oak china cabinet in the adjacent eating area. </div><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJCZuCl3E3DghDuMoiC7XIYZ4ZdiVLPKNKuqBg-0GDfTz-meOa6tWu0JwCXLaoQd8E52MqJX9FUlDQv8ddV3UJUAgtVrTo4d4NR0A_sOXm_GtCfdz-ObwdACcOhklO_dLuIL3Y6D0y4c/s1600/anas+oak.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieJCZuCl3E3DghDuMoiC7XIYZ4ZdiVLPKNKuqBg-0GDfTz-meOa6tWu0JwCXLaoQd8E52MqJX9FUlDQv8ddV3UJUAgtVrTo4d4NR0A_sOXm_GtCfdz-ObwdACcOhklO_dLuIL3Y6D0y4c/s320/anas+oak.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">She was prepared to sell it/donate it, but I thought it had potential...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvyiPrKdyq4i93P4vKqnEsta4jyxbdXGRm3Ky5tzec7nNk38xSiCk66Pp4gUhElDWva_USPccQWLyn0kx2mfh6W07dBBUPKGW5kxpogc8AFiBYx_5yz4YGIIMt_F_pQ0oOIfRrejqsNU/s1600/disk_1+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvyiPrKdyq4i93P4vKqnEsta4jyxbdXGRm3Ky5tzec7nNk38xSiCk66Pp4gUhElDWva_USPccQWLyn0kx2mfh6W07dBBUPKGW5kxpogc8AFiBYx_5yz4YGIIMt_F_pQ0oOIfRrejqsNU/s320/disk_1+085.jpg" width="222" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So we painted.....    a creamy white - and added travertine backsplash and granite countertops.</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaRVn-DLlYYsOiK2IsQWc1VkZgUGQPXwLvbHz8uQStnFuLBMXjKZOgaxjTQUzFoIWDy7LRhVogSAnMtim22luFqipm4FvFMaCCcq8uNKXak2PhP-yqsMI4ryjEVwFr7aCeu26R17F6yc/s1600/IMG_3166.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcaRVn-DLlYYsOiK2IsQWc1VkZgUGQPXwLvbHz8uQStnFuLBMXjKZOgaxjTQUzFoIWDy7LRhVogSAnMtim22luFqipm4FvFMaCCcq8uNKXak2PhP-yqsMI4ryjEVwFr7aCeu26R17F6yc/s320/IMG_3166.JPG" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And a few architectural embellishments here and there from the local molding and trim store... like this corbel</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwkiFgFSfrlbGWKZIoD1z4esSR112bDQJkRTxzs8A2Nj_x-420K4NUnRE_F73lsFi3L2AP5J2MsCMQHheqjdsCjWVK9udGXQF0FWxK82qDjSi45cZ93NH4VDwi3IAoEES4P97vgf3Fs0/s1600/IMG_3208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNwkiFgFSfrlbGWKZIoD1z4esSR112bDQJkRTxzs8A2Nj_x-420K4NUnRE_F73lsFi3L2AP5J2MsCMQHheqjdsCjWVK9udGXQF0FWxK82qDjSi45cZ93NH4VDwi3IAoEES4P97vgf3Fs0/s200/IMG_3208.JPG" width="140" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And we added paint and trim all the way to the ceiling - it really made those old cabinets look custom</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC92WclGU76ci_FdRcaUa1js1TVBAwcG9tftFIeTC7rEaEDAJojopORQmBLGe4sup3dJLxYwNJPSUobQpoQmegU7EXB04IMR0NL_8ICaNBZFfco8IhDP9YG4G1DM9Zzh6RzYUgjNc1f9s/s1600/anas+upper+cabs.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgC92WclGU76ci_FdRcaUa1js1TVBAwcG9tftFIeTC7rEaEDAJojopORQmBLGe4sup3dJLxYwNJPSUobQpoQmegU7EXB04IMR0NL_8ICaNBZFfco8IhDP9YG4G1DM9Zzh6RzYUgjNc1f9s/s320/anas+upper+cabs.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And remember the ugly island?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoFHwPkZ4UaNwrO8iZBIj2nw2mHCEwEgJKygJ8BfTRUQ0cLTYkRCoEdcYHgEOg3cwoS8IRuJzhqQNG46Jb8Ojtlxw0DSZ5yjwKcF6gnWul-we6K-xZBO9zjLIcsEUuBAnnbsD1Bp_Q18/s1600/anas+island+embellishments.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjFoFHwPkZ4UaNwrO8iZBIj2nw2mHCEwEgJKygJ8BfTRUQ0cLTYkRCoEdcYHgEOg3cwoS8IRuJzhqQNG46Jb8Ojtlxw0DSZ5yjwKcF6gnWul-we6K-xZBO9zjLIcsEUuBAnnbsD1Bp_Q18/s320/anas+island+embellishments.JPG" width="216" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Another trip to the molding store and some 1/2 columns and corbells later....</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a unifying coat of that same creamy white.... and a granite top ... it's almost unrecognizable.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsh8vkLOn_ho81HDwCNWNCrLKx12iFnN-5b2B-8u07Ct1VyaEWCGdwKEQY9xJ1UFzjBBnZV6bbcJoP0btuFBwlkIw8WB2lHYRdMuXqlunLYCxINSJ0t551a2rkKiZ6SOfqzE4QtL7k0C4/s1600/IMG_3207.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhsh8vkLOn_ho81HDwCNWNCrLKx12iFnN-5b2B-8u07Ct1VyaEWCGdwKEQY9xJ1UFzjBBnZV6bbcJoP0btuFBwlkIw8WB2lHYRdMuXqlunLYCxINSJ0t551a2rkKiZ6SOfqzE4QtL7k0C4/s320/IMG_3207.JPG" /></a></div>After the paint had cured (Dunn Edwards perma sheen brand prevents sticky cabinets) I hand applied a tinted wax finish (Bri-wax) for a soft time-aged look - and buffed it with an orbital buffer (borrowed the one my husband uses to buff out his car!) to a hard protective finish.  Added new hardware and we were done....<br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">Remember that old kitchen?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRurCR87Ba3_C2gN7j2o01W2kAs4QqGT-o6072VwUuUK7p_ZvH4PGPqOtOJB_3RBZpNJ5BUMsz473GYCcRLvWL3EyMIJFVxjTSSX_rgRaIFzepD7L4Rs2ngY_WnAwPoaLJlTUqIxvk9i0/s1600/disk_1+086.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="296" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRurCR87Ba3_C2gN7j2o01W2kAs4QqGT-o6072VwUuUK7p_ZvH4PGPqOtOJB_3RBZpNJ5BUMsz473GYCcRLvWL3EyMIJFVxjTSSX_rgRaIFzepD7L4Rs2ngY_WnAwPoaLJlTUqIxvk9i0/s320/disk_1+086.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">What a difference a little paint makes!</div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPjc3sZK5qhv-01Lm9MVbt3zLYt3q-MjH0kYzqmvXc_kWSUMv6DdXXrr2zOCwBmLGGlFCZA4YsIXBCf757_nFxN3dAhGYODPlgYEIjTBLepAQJgQBOoKmYR44aa34RQ4Yc6kl2mOKkMg/s1600/anas+kitchen.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihPjc3sZK5qhv-01Lm9MVbt3zLYt3q-MjH0kYzqmvXc_kWSUMv6DdXXrr2zOCwBmLGGlFCZA4YsIXBCf757_nFxN3dAhGYODPlgYEIjTBLepAQJgQBOoKmYR44aa34RQ4Yc6kl2mOKkMg/s400/anas+kitchen.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">And the almost donated china cabinet?</div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvyiPrKdyq4i93P4vKqnEsta4jyxbdXGRm3Ky5tzec7nNk38xSiCk66Pp4gUhElDWva_USPccQWLyn0kx2mfh6W07dBBUPKGW5kxpogc8AFiBYx_5yz4YGIIMt_F_pQ0oOIfRrejqsNU/s1600/disk_1+085.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWvyiPrKdyq4i93P4vKqnEsta4jyxbdXGRm3Ky5tzec7nNk38xSiCk66Pp4gUhElDWva_USPccQWLyn0kx2mfh6W07dBBUPKGW5kxpogc8AFiBYx_5yz4YGIIMt_F_pQ0oOIfRrejqsNU/s320/disk_1+085.jpg" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">With a coat of paint to match the cabinets, and the same wax treatment - </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP523SxRC9DyioEqZoxy3r3kvG84smdBxG6vPQmVRE37HriE8CPF2UXvowWwoyrQwCDgUhOM060djvhxY-awoQmjJjCoVDkBZCia-RT20pIsYI12Wq9e10haeiixPNctiJpxV7LKXxcL8/s1600/IMG_1227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgP523SxRC9DyioEqZoxy3r3kvG84smdBxG6vPQmVRE37HriE8CPF2UXvowWwoyrQwCDgUhOM060djvhxY-awoQmjJjCoVDkBZCia-RT20pIsYI12Wq9e10haeiixPNctiJpxV7LKXxcL8/s320/IMG_1227.JPG" width="208" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks amazing~</div><div style="text-align: center;">And unites this eating area with the kitchen, beautifully!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiay1hja85Tg1-e2tWcAOR9Ackkfz75dCFJjVz6vfsAOSoI1fURBATva87roPnteNHTPAGtItLvFAyJHBSiqBw1ZhNqJ5jOd44JGxKMOWyOp6b9hEeA_ej28Ovo2Aapdc8Nom_nG3r78d8/s1600/painted+cabinet.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiay1hja85Tg1-e2tWcAOR9Ackkfz75dCFJjVz6vfsAOSoI1fURBATva87roPnteNHTPAGtItLvFAyJHBSiqBw1ZhNqJ5jOd44JGxKMOWyOp6b9hEeA_ej28Ovo2Aapdc8Nom_nG3r78d8/s400/painted+cabinet.JPG" width="246" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I hope this inspires you NOT to settle for an outdated kitchen - when all you need is a little paint and some elbow grease....</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div>Check out the whole house project at <a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2009/04/ana-bobs-house.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2009/04/ana-bobs-house.html</a><br /><br />And join our Spring garden tour!  We need participants!     Go here for the details... <a href="http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-garden-tour.html">http://yournestdesign.blogspot.com/2010/05/spring-garden-tour.html</a><br /><br /><br /><br />Best,<br /><br />Claudine

HOME DECOR: KITCHEN MAKEOVER WITH PAINT

What a difference PAINT makes! SO, CSI IS HAVING A CHALLENGE, TO SHOW A PAINT PROJECT, AND I IMMEDIATELY THOUGHT ABOUT THIS KITCHEN I DID ...

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HOME DECOR: WHITE KITCHENS

<div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">WHY I LOVE COUNTRY KITCHENS</span></div><br /><br />Country has changed a lot since the 80's.  Today's country is clean lined, crisp, neutral and beautiful, beautiful, beautiful.  If the word 'country' still conjures up visions of heavy oak furniture and cluttered counters, let me show you what today's country looks like.<br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA6sdGKQf7yzL9GJHBd36T0QdVpDgRfLVvwiEBIqIpKo0d5p0EeK-O04l9Nc-qMj9jKLTWbnck4OUPdvJ_1uDBzOKFy2h6QHA_kGRZEfnlSQ1sNNRBVORRxlkDUUaosaR24-LJT7faL7W/s1600-h/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKA6sdGKQf7yzL9GJHBd36T0QdVpDgRfLVvwiEBIqIpKo0d5p0EeK-O04l9Nc-qMj9jKLTWbnck4OUPdvJ_1uDBzOKFy2h6QHA_kGRZEfnlSQ1sNNRBVORRxlkDUUaosaR24-LJT7faL7W/s640/70b3b586-0a12-4fea-b1ec-e574373324c9.jpg" width="467" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I admit, I like a white kitchen.  This country kitchen features simple doors, a country farmhouse sink, hardwood floors, honed granite countertops, bin pulls and glass front cabinets.  The coffered ceiling as an architectural element gives a feeling of elegance and age - like an old country farmhouse - but truly this is a very efficient kitchen.  </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToqIlTIozveeMBurzH3Dh1tO80fk8hF5sWFVDt1RRAI8Dxy2JmbGPK9G-xifKqJygYT3NWJM2P5cMjA_6KrUXNf9eWS4t26_5iCvwqjMgAXDf9k7qnfN6g3dn-kdZLJy0XNY4ZQtpvEes/s1600-h/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToqIlTIozveeMBurzH3Dh1tO80fk8hF5sWFVDt1RRAI8Dxy2JmbGPK9G-xifKqJygYT3NWJM2P5cMjA_6KrUXNf9eWS4t26_5iCvwqjMgAXDf9k7qnfN6g3dn-kdZLJy0XNY4ZQtpvEes/s640/p_countrykitchens_ss6.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Clean lines, minimal accessories - warm wood floor.  I love the beadboard ceiling.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAlpIcsCNY6iaOrdhzxoF1s9nr9LDcT0uktEd6fRpLlhTME9SVtB3Jryj8vEsq5UQhottUaaqwkETZ0vms9ZvxTLmHN8ynyHAkeldV1vmZlc7jJtQHgelUog1EYgQ98YCm5JIIWqwLOb_/s1600-h/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwAlpIcsCNY6iaOrdhzxoF1s9nr9LDcT0uktEd6fRpLlhTME9SVtB3Jryj8vEsq5UQhottUaaqwkETZ0vms9ZvxTLmHN8ynyHAkeldV1vmZlc7jJtQHgelUog1EYgQ98YCm5JIIWqwLOb_/s400/ss_countrylg_ss3.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Butcher block topped island with big chunky country legs, a stone floor, simple lighting and the almost industrial look of the stainless appliances </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6CRZuz23DXA2px7Vi7XZX7USB8IC4AAo0wktv_YArDczoxv10vB9CK6jbu8jl8Ozvmdlz4nEfG008JBXHeWlnq_V8RX3Gmtetg9Qe0-OJvej6BuTgoADadMiA9RsNKCaJLfLhYkzP7nx/s1600-h/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhI6CRZuz23DXA2px7Vi7XZX7USB8IC4AAo0wktv_YArDczoxv10vB9CK6jbu8jl8Ozvmdlz4nEfG008JBXHeWlnq_V8RX3Gmtetg9Qe0-OJvej6BuTgoADadMiA9RsNKCaJLfLhYkzP7nx/s400/ss_traditionallg_ss6.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Country kitchens should have a little of the rustic thrown in - like the weathered beams on the ceilings and  the washed brick backsplash.  The polished granite contertops provide a nice contrast to the weathered finishes - and I love the lantern styled lighting</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91YWgy2r6YP250-ANlXTwzK1bOu1vv4AKQbcygBn6yB9tQDHIN6OJzRRCwilUo-TyrGIuZIIB9RQiA8V0Tt2uBOuJEYvxOfQdql8UIjgFWYM4HD9YdR4gUQ4ivIxHI7mtNbufMcKP9hMF/s1600-h/chinois.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh91YWgy2r6YP250-ANlXTwzK1bOu1vv4AKQbcygBn6yB9tQDHIN6OJzRRCwilUo-TyrGIuZIIB9RQiA8V0Tt2uBOuJEYvxOfQdql8UIjgFWYM4HD9YdR4gUQ4ivIxHI7mtNbufMcKP9hMF/s400/chinois.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">An in-kitchen eating area and slipcovered upholstered chairs and checkered flooring are wonderful country elements.  I love the addition of the industrial style lighting and the stainless range with the steel backsplash.  It's all about the contrasts. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYNz7zvggvFZ0D_LgOfUtfRaOY87XhEakNs-G6l2xqQY5H3Rgnq3kOL9t5PJ7GkUCXEzVFkYvrQD6IrRvtP-8WOMrze8tPNjfhyphenhyphenm2_GMjeSRARZz-HXYyt4uH2I6IrUkVRLhMe6MIy0DU/s1600-h/p_100022336.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="356" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizYNz7zvggvFZ0D_LgOfUtfRaOY87XhEakNs-G6l2xqQY5H3Rgnq3kOL9t5PJ7GkUCXEzVFkYvrQD6IrRvtP-8WOMrze8tPNjfhyphenhyphenm2_GMjeSRARZz-HXYyt4uH2I6IrUkVRLhMe6MIy0DU/s400/p_100022336.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hardwood flooring with white cabinetry and wonderful columns and millwork.  The upholstered checkered barstools add a little fun.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L9jX-O_IF6QId4vnLh9E7NT4XvW6YHwN-GuFMQA7NXezCmpmXKlld-GMEmGwgD1nYSsE1KYM3zFNHEE57P4IcV6dmC_G2s-_RF82djfVjk8KLLDEGe9w8njfutGg_j6d3Q2dqb6opo-h/s1600-h/slipcovers.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8L9jX-O_IF6QId4vnLh9E7NT4XvW6YHwN-GuFMQA7NXezCmpmXKlld-GMEmGwgD1nYSsE1KYM3zFNHEE57P4IcV6dmC_G2s-_RF82djfVjk8KLLDEGe9w8njfutGg_j6d3Q2dqb6opo-h/s400/slipcovers.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's country is all about the feel of vintage without the inconvenience.  Vintage style subway tile creates a country backsplash in a slightly modern way.  An antique country table in this kitchen works double duty as a work space or an in-kitchen eating area.  Architectural vintage style range hood and simple cleaned line cabinets - it looks fresh, clean and uncomplicated.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RE5dHsytYs2uDuVLP0KUudokTGhOo4NtbhOxPJov7zCq25llZq-UIIBGUuVJ0KQ1mU7pD2-4r9yLIkBF0uUAGv-m5geJ0FY36Re3rrsGhul06DCuVyPyGcdhg9em89Bes_DT0N-Faat7/s1600-h/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="276" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2RE5dHsytYs2uDuVLP0KUudokTGhOo4NtbhOxPJov7zCq25llZq-UIIBGUuVJ0KQ1mU7pD2-4r9yLIkBF0uUAGv-m5geJ0FY36Re3rrsGhul06DCuVyPyGcdhg9em89Bes_DT0N-Faat7/s400/ikea+butcher+block.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love the alcove above the range.  It creates a great architectural focal point and brings in that country vintage feel, as do the butcher block counters, beadboard and warm wood flooring.  The island features a curved seating edge - perfect for friendly conversation.     </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFTUBjgNJxomparDpDO80VN0MqGkQ5FQ_pSuExbWVbJfppGuGFPwWTm3uQPIFTGpuvTKevOksQbvoZiPnaAIiBpDdZ6AnRVZm6iBhUQulAR0A0Aw3rse475zd3j2VY1AC470tbhl09DWk/s1600-h/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzFTUBjgNJxomparDpDO80VN0MqGkQ5FQ_pSuExbWVbJfppGuGFPwWTm3uQPIFTGpuvTKevOksQbvoZiPnaAIiBpDdZ6AnRVZm6iBhUQulAR0A0Aw3rse475zd3j2VY1AC470tbhl09DWk/s640/ArchKitch_LeadBD09.jpg" width="425" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Todays country - the elements remain the same:  farmhouse sink, simple hardware, simple lighting and simple cabinetry with a vintage feel, clean lines and no clutter.  Adding a little black brings a little drama and elegance to the table, but keeps the palette neutral</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHx0InK5MRip53BWdxZ7Nl7KnK6FZ4s3ixyHndkQfIdrPSKPqyGgqaeGMj1IM1rRbsx4nOOFfX1WKrsYWOJM9LqJtuUK5U132M_fbfUWQ4EDgjCdedzy1L9GIHuaCGP9mmzGjaYedX_IlI/s1600-h/peacockkitchen3.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="311" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHx0InK5MRip53BWdxZ7Nl7KnK6FZ4s3ixyHndkQfIdrPSKPqyGgqaeGMj1IM1rRbsx4nOOFfX1WKrsYWOJM9LqJtuUK5U132M_fbfUWQ4EDgjCdedzy1L9GIHuaCGP9mmzGjaYedX_IlI/s400/peacockkitchen3.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This country kitchen has a rustic feel - but at closer look is a kitchen for a very serious cook with double ranges and double sinks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4_uLDC4wEgIgOoXVgbcb6VSfIWzAk8CFaj1buCe9F5ULorN8MLRG0UT7PDyMiGJfkHWYvGDV9iugARk2V86Rew3_4RWLLnCpNF6lhoQTaen4vUWfp_DIxDz96ODCx63PcSWDyOPpht3x/s1600-h/platerack.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="381" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgI4_uLDC4wEgIgOoXVgbcb6VSfIWzAk8CFaj1buCe9F5ULorN8MLRG0UT7PDyMiGJfkHWYvGDV9iugARk2V86Rew3_4RWLLnCpNF6lhoQTaen4vUWfp_DIxDz96ODCx63PcSWDyOPpht3x/s400/platerack.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Its so easy to change the mood with a neutral palette.  Add a soft pop of color and you have a whole new look.   Floor to ceiling plate rack in this kitchen adds vintage country flavor, as do the rush seats on the stools.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZL9FUkf5_qGg7lVTihpScfWkaa0SGHJlSSvomvlibYWiq0ZlFXp3gHe1DFEYfqunAjVgYqgHoWOkIUaR8NvTPw2xYZSZ1oe19pSly4VZXczj2HTq5h29acg7ohZn77sVVUtx0EhvHY0yC/s1600-h/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZL9FUkf5_qGg7lVTihpScfWkaa0SGHJlSSvomvlibYWiq0ZlFXp3gHe1DFEYfqunAjVgYqgHoWOkIUaR8NvTPw2xYZSZ1oe19pSly4VZXczj2HTq5h29acg7ohZn77sVVUtx0EhvHY0yC/s640/pritchard-cooke-0508-8_lg-39420313.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Elements of a country kitchen are timeless.  A stone cooking alcove, stone flooring, honed granite counters and vintage styled lighting are set off by an island that looks like a piece of furniture was set in the middle of the room.  That was a common practice in a country farmhouse kitchen back in the day, and adds a true country element to this kitchen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;">Modern convenience combines with rustic travertine in this cooking alcove</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Another country element - painted upper cabinetry and wood toned lower </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruDntNYTvQN4OPQlRCiScPu56lsDuUCOucD-3mGz09S7ijD4fJz9-Gf2tSWIFHRFG0WE_8DFvfZiYaAncju8tXT5Uxd636YPmIBGY7ZNWxNbQJpIZyCCI0Lr2TIPSI3-gR4sA8wDonKr9/s1600-h/kirchen.bmp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhruDntNYTvQN4OPQlRCiScPu56lsDuUCOucD-3mGz09S7ijD4fJz9-Gf2tSWIFHRFG0WE_8DFvfZiYaAncju8tXT5Uxd636YPmIBGY7ZNWxNbQJpIZyCCI0Lr2TIPSI3-gR4sA8wDonKr9/s400/kirchen.bmp" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Still keeping in the neutral palette, this elegant kitchen has a dramatic backsplash and simple honed granite countertops.  Rustic beams, vintage styled lighting  and beadboard add more country elements, while modern styled steel barstools add a playful element.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1OjfJ96Ddkk30T7EIJo7cPV1lTDs_5q80I4LoBu-vA4UiOo1OVRaP1EW2ZjHhNpEr9gKWN35QBvi5Jd6lOLAO2A9gd3PEN4UYyuF8Mtn9K8zXelCi5VKhRU9avKD-5p2L1f4RAX8XbM_/s1600-h/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhk1OjfJ96Ddkk30T7EIJo7cPV1lTDs_5q80I4LoBu-vA4UiOo1OVRaP1EW2ZjHhNpEr9gKWN35QBvi5Jd6lOLAO2A9gd3PEN4UYyuF8Mtn9K8zXelCi5VKhRU9avKD-5p2L1f4RAX8XbM_/s640/c92dab65-cb2c-4d6f-95c3-ecf0ae134c1f.jpg" width="435" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Again, simple vintage styled cabinetry, simple hardware, and serious appliances</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjJL5SB5eMityxrgvl-FbSFxhZCuO_y98xljS1ORfvZX2XOYDP1eAKNgbqHK-GWTQdrprj5TrOYZ0WUHZ9a2PiEfw13Bmg5vv3hA2NdPVx2tw7jjhy_pU9N-Q5c5TC9sCAicoSjW0Hoq7/s1600-h/13.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZjJL5SB5eMityxrgvl-FbSFxhZCuO_y98xljS1ORfvZX2XOYDP1eAKNgbqHK-GWTQdrprj5TrOYZ0WUHZ9a2PiEfw13Bmg5vv3hA2NdPVx2tw7jjhy_pU9N-Q5c5TC9sCAicoSjW0Hoq7/s400/13.jpg" width="311" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This kitchen makes me smile.  Even without the cow.  Industrial stools and light fixtures combine with rustic table, beadboard and stainless steel.  This is NOT your mother's country-style.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpbYG84-D51L2vkpVYtHk3kxfl0iUEPCxTru0zoE1ZW4lqQMtSRQWG7tZTc_m4Y_tU2guAWl-hkenchM6JhyBDwzgajiRXfBidc5gpJjvF2o4tpESZyWvSE984T-DWWa3pwewAYhmoxTG/s1600-h/catalano-architects.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjpbYG84-D51L2vkpVYtHk3kxfl0iUEPCxTru0zoE1ZW4lqQMtSRQWG7tZTc_m4Y_tU2guAWl-hkenchM6JhyBDwzgajiRXfBidc5gpJjvF2o4tpESZyWvSE984T-DWWa3pwewAYhmoxTG/s400/catalano-architects.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love these light fixtures and highly polished floor, subway tiles, country vintage style barstools</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY43ha8mOZuFR0sAcuBHWjlZ1yGg-B3tw51-3-HCIYvOX05tmDy6W5YLTclB1xyzm4Qs05F7TidfD9U7mGjNX1LfmDhY_0j9uIjPMB_pvyrPMfXNj-QM8m9YoQ24W2RfhVf7nH4LTqGIXh/s1600-h/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjY43ha8mOZuFR0sAcuBHWjlZ1yGg-B3tw51-3-HCIYvOX05tmDy6W5YLTclB1xyzm4Qs05F7TidfD9U7mGjNX1LfmDhY_0j9uIjPMB_pvyrPMfXNj-QM8m9YoQ24W2RfhVf7nH4LTqGIXh/s400/Kitchen+I+want+glass+front.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">LOVE the top cabinets </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOb3qYAGmBJzNNvMo3iWTL3_x0DW0hFf0iu_wCA36rr-J-9syM04d4iIvYhiB0QGLhx6IANr9xm1MnLBorSxsGWGu8vp2U9xW6J-1qrX7BLGIb69wgKgj1e6JvYCVWSapaMQztMhh45J3/s1600-h/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsOb3qYAGmBJzNNvMo3iWTL3_x0DW0hFf0iu_wCA36rr-J-9syM04d4iIvYhiB0QGLhx6IANr9xm1MnLBorSxsGWGu8vp2U9xW6J-1qrX7BLGIb69wgKgj1e6JvYCVWSapaMQztMhh45J3/s400/Kitchen-Kristen-Buckinham-Interiors-Photo-Credit-Mudrick-21-269x300.jpg" width="357" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Great cabinet - store your dishes and display treasures</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Wu-NBMW3BhyzHJYDFnxr5Q2TwL49K4Aggdz2-z8BCMLaAq705twd-ogE3HqcljEsibkiYrJKuclUaxECoTZE4r7_bg9Mc-naNaeNqgIjzAgdJUs1HQF7VLBp_GlSqp6xZ9_uelMV7Xoy/s1600-h/Peacock.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3Wu-NBMW3BhyzHJYDFnxr5Q2TwL49K4Aggdz2-z8BCMLaAq705twd-ogE3HqcljEsibkiYrJKuclUaxECoTZE4r7_bg9Mc-naNaeNqgIjzAgdJUs1HQF7VLBp_GlSqp6xZ9_uelMV7Xoy/s400/Peacock.jpg" width="331" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Rustic island with stainless steel counter - a little bit of a contemporary backsplash with vintage styled cabinets and great lantern style lighting - contrasts - they are wonderful aren't they?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZ79vwZGCqWoxmtX6Y1afACSzVtmDAtXNZDuLkm3CAdZaDFjtNmyCpxKUVwPzln7mOPckClG7N_zERq1XKNtWk662C1Z7gbIW9scT8TifUDq0wmxn2Ybfr9U6ihu-ufmNMF92eGRbRKl0/s1600-h/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="325" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCZ79vwZGCqWoxmtX6Y1afACSzVtmDAtXNZDuLkm3CAdZaDFjtNmyCpxKUVwPzln7mOPckClG7N_zERq1XKNtWk662C1Z7gbIW9scT8TifUDq0wmxn2Ybfr9U6ihu-ufmNMF92eGRbRKl0/s400/Kvanum+Kitchens.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Meet the master cabinetmaker - Christopher Peacock.  This is inspired by Swedish country - light wood floor, dove grey painted chairs, rustic vintage table, black granite counters -  wink to the Swedish with the candle ring styled lighting fixture</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJSGzY5M9dzEqsdeXzXBJd0YEwqk_nawcG_2CamNUM-E_ombUAYLXIjrkiihLCdZhnNkKymw55yAI6V20gc0-bBt7UIQ2InlgWiruivY-QGtN1hDlkgeCyPpaiE_FeYZw_NSnotP9CaeM/s1600-h/p_countrylg_ss7.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheJSGzY5M9dzEqsdeXzXBJd0YEwqk_nawcG_2CamNUM-E_ombUAYLXIjrkiihLCdZhnNkKymw55yAI6V20gc0-bBt7UIQ2InlgWiruivY-QGtN1hDlkgeCyPpaiE_FeYZw_NSnotP9CaeM/s400/p_countrylg_ss7.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A stone floor and stone wall surrounding the stainless refrigerator - and a pop of color.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vAIydXafiKXbfgQx0Tn_KWqSa-JOc_7CO9mA6LdtmxoGsCs3K6dZSJHwH11vH25U0vkpXzn4LpVKVZabTG9pzEbzyYD1Jb85V_uqPcrvczInLWD822XVRJzvG0wkT6SNOLkwPHFUY-XK/s1600-h/ss_100512475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_vAIydXafiKXbfgQx0Tn_KWqSa-JOc_7CO9mA6LdtmxoGsCs3K6dZSJHwH11vH25U0vkpXzn4LpVKVZabTG9pzEbzyYD1Jb85V_uqPcrvczInLWD822XVRJzvG0wkT6SNOLkwPHFUY-XK/s400/ss_100512475.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">So todays country - NO clutter, NEUTRAL palette, INDUSTRIAL/MODERN elements, EFFICIENT appliances, VINTAGE STYLED cabinetry and millwork, CLASSIC wood or stone flooring, SIMPLE lighting.  It all adds up to comfortable, usable, family style living</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqgQ62cH9nblWqByPsZOG3vniQVLi79lufLktorLhtA9unXyr3Y3LNPQEFreyLELrZE4vyd3GJUVmxaXcQrsFdcidD2tmAvg6Y6ptGJg8ueKeXqcoWnU9ZPuUwSfDdBL56KKQ0KyZmPlFy/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK9fcNHjMmN5nLEJPt9d7IQkuke2FjseqYrlnKAykbVaPDukJnmEuFcpt8M6_PTT5jhf8R73Z_O6k7EywyI_nn6Ugv5V8ccx3Ym-sbCdnlaDAf3sPcWoN1_Heu9pYNUXvmQAVGLzQUd1G/s1600-h/ss_REN604492.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAK9fcNHjMmN5nLEJPt9d7IQkuke2FjseqYrlnKAykbVaPDukJnmEuFcpt8M6_PTT5jhf8R73Z_O6k7EywyI_nn6Ugv5V8ccx3Ym-sbCdnlaDAf3sPcWoN1_Heu9pYNUXvmQAVGLzQUd1G/s400/ss_REN604492.jpg" width="396" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A neutral palette doesn't mean just white</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46oyo8P1jmWemmDO9L6XK1v_ItSnquAWKcfq-VLk851hY_TIBvIAR5M-Vd9lCPZYoUGGCYOU3F_-Jhzl5Ca_HqxQX5R7qbhorZ-dFUeoUKaDsG7iC79-7YSdMell3koxHFB5k0EKdB_sl/s1600-h/ss_SIP904594.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi46oyo8P1jmWemmDO9L6XK1v_ItSnquAWKcfq-VLk851hY_TIBvIAR5M-Vd9lCPZYoUGGCYOU3F_-Jhzl5Ca_HqxQX5R7qbhorZ-dFUeoUKaDsG7iC79-7YSdMell3koxHFB5k0EKdB_sl/s400/ss_SIP904594.jpg" width="326" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I couldn't resist one more by the master:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5XSQDGyYEyjCPrt5Uo4KNaV7Ppp-yQ0hyphenhyphenxWYTghRVjrkGIjhkb-8bmIVzPD9CdwlQRzQWHXmUYKxo9oHkoAzFJrhA1Ta3sDIZMZJX-1ndMP6KMMuSO4iGtI9-PdXjF2-LA1-ZBi8MmUW/s1600-h/peacockkitchen2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" kt="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgE5XSQDGyYEyjCPrt5Uo4KNaV7Ppp-yQ0hyphenhyphenxWYTghRVjrkGIjhkb-8bmIVzPD9CdwlQRzQWHXmUYKxo9oHkoAzFJrhA1Ta3sDIZMZJX-1ndMP6KMMuSO4iGtI9-PdXjF2-LA1-ZBi8MmUW/s400/peacockkitchen2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christopher Peacock.  Beautiful cabinet details.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">what do you think of country now?????</div>

HOME DECOR: WHITE KITCHENS

WHY I LOVE COUNTRY KITCHENS Country has changed a lot since the 80's. Today's country is clean lined, crisp, neutral and beautiful,...

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HOME DECOR: Whole House Remodel for Ana and Bob

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0l21bV65er6IgPxjosOn2OdtangmQS6t3kOjdzuYsy3jBJs8SJJueOcnN4BiOuSjc9E3gY6_I82N-19p3wAGqYlTud5r7J7sLmo1XIkugXipbXfUmEJ8q-xWoAVpSQ5D1deaOTdcoXM/s1600-h/IMG_1249.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330197739553844418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV0l21bV65er6IgPxjosOn2OdtangmQS6t3kOjdzuYsy3jBJs8SJJueOcnN4BiOuSjc9E3gY6_I82N-19p3wAGqYlTud5r7J7sLmo1XIkugXipbXfUmEJ8q-xWoAVpSQ5D1deaOTdcoXM/s320/IMG_1249.JPG" style="display: block; height: 215px; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; width: 320px;" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">After many years of career, kids and caring for elderly parents, Ana and Bob decided it was time to retire and enjoy the fruits of their labors. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">That's when they looked around and noticed it had been a while since they had paid much attention to their home - and even longer since they had upgraded.  They decided that if they were going to be spending more time at home, it needed to look a lot better than it did. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">Ana has a love and a need for rich warm color. We spent hours pouring over fabrics, but eventually she found the ones that spoke to her - and from them we had our palette - Golds, Russett Reds, Greens and a touch of dramatic Black. Each design decision was made with Ana and Bob, who participated fully and frequently shopped me into the ground!  I grew to love these delightful people who truly loved their home and wanted it to be comfortable and beautiful. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">The Kitchen</span></strong></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dropped flourescent ceiling</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">vinyl flooring</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">popcorn ceiling</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dated wallpaper</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dated oak cabinets (but good quality)</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">old appliances</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">dated tile backsplash</div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; text-align: center;">formica countertops</div><div></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L8UrRq-xO677uSS6-cAZ9AS9tygzsX3M3gHxWnGbUlmzgC6Cq08q2NvgoTckrRYNRKnxmzYFDl1hRRwumVOmiFWAfL_SjC7QdNv6txUCY2CkBCDp8z2t3Rf1bTZMnj2GYfcoC3Gysc4/s1600-h/disk%231+086.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="501" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330197733067368338" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6L8UrRq-xO677uSS6-cAZ9AS9tygzsX3M3gHxWnGbUlmzgC6Cq08q2NvgoTckrRYNRKnxmzYFDl1hRRwumVOmiFWAfL_SjC7QdNv6txUCY2CkBCDp8z2t3Rf1bTZMnj2GYfcoC3Gysc4/s640/disk%231+086.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><strong>ANA and BOB'S KITCHEN (BEFORE)</strong><br /><br /> Notice the teal carpeting and vinyl flooring. <br /><br />The kitchen had some great things going for it too, <br /><br />including a garden window, french doors, and space. </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV9OtkBIpWQC-kw5tI43HyDbjLjK0mkE-ceDrUlOlAX_dAASiWeUi432MOw23nXFNbWu8uhcU69RZEBMMmBY4QSYt_E_hvEpHPJJY1_HJQJkUqNPPzs1lvRJ7dtnq8EwHSSMNOSin4eE/s1600-h/IMG_1224.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330197727706246002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrV9OtkBIpWQC-kw5tI43HyDbjLjK0mkE-ceDrUlOlAX_dAASiWeUi432MOw23nXFNbWu8uhcU69RZEBMMmBY4QSYt_E_hvEpHPJJY1_HJQJkUqNPPzs1lvRJ7dtnq8EwHSSMNOSin4eE/s640/IMG_1224.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>ANA and BOB'S KITCHEN (AFTER)</strong><br /><br /><strong>The solution</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">We kept the cabinets and painted them a creamy white</div><div style="text-align: center;"> added wood trim and moldings all the way to the ceiling for a custom look. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Removed the flourescent lighting and raised the ceiling, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Installed dark granite countertops</div><div style="text-align: center;">created a window valance</div><div style="text-align: center;"> added a tumbled travertine backsplash with bronze accents</div><div style="text-align: center;"> changed the vinyl to hardwood floors in a deep rich brown</div><div style="text-align: center;">purchased a new stainless steel sink, faucet and stainless steel appliances</div><div style="text-align: center;">  efficient can lighting and pendant lighting over the island</div><div style="text-align: center;">trimmed the island out with columns, feet and corbels  </div><div style="text-align: center;">painted the walls a fresh green</div><div style="text-align: center;"></div><div></div> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia7TtgTZUU84PZK4B_PtqlzYyduLOU94580xETZXtzzWEYQJYtUDbgiT9tE35c0Vx6mMkZ6F6ZsM0c-SGKltWDA09Tn7LEdkgLhWqdpYbWLd3JIPcTaJU3fYdnZVpevkIUdASSnxdTrQ/s1600-h/IMG_3207.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="329" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330196617264391570" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiia7TtgTZUU84PZK4B_PtqlzYyduLOU94580xETZXtzzWEYQJYtUDbgiT9tE35c0Vx6mMkZ6F6ZsM0c-SGKltWDA09Tn7LEdkgLhWqdpYbWLd3JIPcTaJU3fYdnZVpevkIUdASSnxdTrQ/s400/IMG_3207.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a> <br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;">We also added bronze hardware to the cabinetry, </div><div style="text-align: center;">and I applied an antiquing wax onto the cabinets and buffed them to a hard shine. </div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXgvLrRMosFiI9EURPUMRSvnwMzPPxLMmMQK_2lVRe0lTCfwvjm4i1yqojeT88bJy1x9bYQi649z4ScjKXSIHdT_059LDBNO4O2qz4Lqhd_qEny_JJo-Au7N2WP-Z8vLqJ_662andxj4/s1600-h/IMG_3208.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="266" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330196612838656258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHXgvLrRMosFiI9EURPUMRSvnwMzPPxLMmMQK_2lVRe0lTCfwvjm4i1yqojeT88bJy1x9bYQi649z4ScjKXSIHdT_059LDBNO4O2qz4Lqhd_qEny_JJo-Au7N2WP-Z8vLqJ_662andxj4/s400/IMG_3208.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="400" /></a>We divided the kitchen from the family room/eating area with beautiful wood corbels. </div><div></div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACOwhMnnzphwPgX1kmXEnYWUKa5HNK-qOi0mCiFvRsByPKuL27Xj6kkV76WJvXmMUF6v9m_7sguJD3vsxvj_8Jz6ePG8a0LDBEGiUF6AgwilLMoHTgi4zPpvtBI4Zd2kimsGsP92zzH8/s1600-h/IMG_3166.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="408" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330196608145604450" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjACOwhMnnzphwPgX1kmXEnYWUKa5HNK-qOi0mCiFvRsByPKuL27Xj6kkV76WJvXmMUF6v9m_7sguJD3vsxvj_8Jz6ePG8a0LDBEGiUF6AgwilLMoHTgi4zPpvtBI4Zd2kimsGsP92zzH8/s640/IMG_3166.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">We set the 4" tumbled travertine tiles for the backsplash on the diagonal</div><div style="text-align: center;">and used 8" bronze tiles for the centerpiece behind the range. </div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Kitchen Dining Area</strong></span></div><div align="center">the problems</div><div align="center"><br /><br /></div><div align="center">teal green carpeting</div><div align="center">dated light fixture</div><div align="center">too large dining table and chairs</div><div align="center">more dated oak - china cabinet</div><div align="center">no crown molding</div><div align="center">no window treatment</div><div align="center">floral 70's wallpaper with chair rail border</div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUacdB5S6pZMTvb_NRnexPIIuksTjj9f7maD5NQ8ONnp0rwqNjtXx63ZOfTWepDgXuFLo8Nb913hH7EY1JtxsulRY571-vCItvoHsVuwrmdRH3iPSrsNu8UuTBiHB99UeAeQpXiwrRAI/s1600-h/disk%231+085.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="478" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195799780116258" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifUacdB5S6pZMTvb_NRnexPIIuksTjj9f7maD5NQ8ONnp0rwqNjtXx63ZOfTWepDgXuFLo8Nb913hH7EY1JtxsulRY571-vCItvoHsVuwrmdRH3iPSrsNu8UuTBiHB99UeAeQpXiwrRAI/s640/disk%231+085.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>The Solution</strong></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAr5U0jJwTSoW6zgwt9o8yiFbdkmQ4me2USoYPKunqf_Q_Cxt3ALEVtuKxA4rZObHF2G-QD1_LgGZJKRiFafsJuqLJpmTxhEayd-rClnaBKNNimZosvd2Bz20c_pkMI_Hw2-dyOqzEKs/s1600/IMG_1225.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="480" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAr5U0jJwTSoW6zgwt9o8yiFbdkmQ4me2USoYPKunqf_Q_Cxt3ALEVtuKxA4rZObHF2G-QD1_LgGZJKRiFafsJuqLJpmTxhEayd-rClnaBKNNimZosvd2Bz20c_pkMI_Hw2-dyOqzEKs/s640/IMG_1225.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> installed deep rich hardwood floors</div><div style="text-align: center;">fresh painted walls</div><div style="text-align: center;">added crown and base moldings</div><div style="text-align: center;">vintage smaller scale dining table and chairs</div><div style="text-align: center;">upholstered the chairs in new fabrics</div><div style="text-align: center;">created window valance</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54OuMfBkervXgb2vZSkl1QipuK2jOHwjF2u-wjiHZERPMcLen3JpSz881-Kl8G9K9vZbICHtleJ4znlAQT88VW-3_MQ3zsbrHSF7mvfOXRdu_CKrXnd90lWi8JzfE0GBQtQO2F_ZCfJY/s1600/IMG_1223.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi54OuMfBkervXgb2vZSkl1QipuK2jOHwjF2u-wjiHZERPMcLen3JpSz881-Kl8G9K9vZbICHtleJ4znlAQT88VW-3_MQ3zsbrHSF7mvfOXRdu_CKrXnd90lWi8JzfE0GBQtQO2F_ZCfJY/s640/IMG_1223.JPG" width="416" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"> can lighting installed as well as vintage chandelier</div><div style="text-align: center;">painted oak china cabinet same color as kitchen cabinets</div><div style="text-align: center;">added some new accessories, artwork and family photos</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTgjFJObucRRpZs8eT-z9e55xxTnwNTPjr9zCJBVdn1cod3ZnnvVvkLtHsf2G6KAyfPxchmkvGPLC6fScv3c-XBJs93A5NUHJ6__jDoDLlKKTejRXhSdz5nsrscrD9y4MYxTb9tfhaSI/s1600/IMG_1227.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRTgjFJObucRRpZs8eT-z9e55xxTnwNTPjr9zCJBVdn1cod3ZnnvVvkLtHsf2G6KAyfPxchmkvGPLC6fScv3c-XBJs93A5NUHJ6__jDoDLlKKTejRXhSdz5nsrscrD9y4MYxTb9tfhaSI/s640/IMG_1227.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><br /><br /><div align="center"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>GUEST BATHROOM</strong></span></div><div></div><div></div><div><div></div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBl169jr_PzmGHQHqYs5q-4HYCwZGPsUMnSzfHKN_VNfiEVF4Od9d_jtAywVTxGOenP0dEJovJhxXP6kRZaJVVHrjIXGEeAg_Dw-3fF0Nd8icgUV3SV3n8GrO3xH_hD_P1JUv11onzAI/s1600-h/disk%231+087.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195783036588626" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSBl169jr_PzmGHQHqYs5q-4HYCwZGPsUMnSzfHKN_VNfiEVF4Od9d_jtAywVTxGOenP0dEJovJhxXP6kRZaJVVHrjIXGEeAg_Dw-3fF0Nd8icgUV3SV3n8GrO3xH_hD_P1JUv11onzAI/s640/disk%231+087.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="603" /></a></div><div align="center">This room has to be the most dramatic makeover! </div><div align="center">The Problems</div><div align="center">Completely covered in teal wallpaper</div><div align="center"> white faux marble countertop and sink</div><div align="center">dated tile flooring</div><div align="center">teal painted cabinets</div><div align="center">paper blind on door</div><div align="center">dated light fixture</div><div align="center">acrylic shower enclosure</div><div align="center">old fixtures</div><div align="center"> - it was a time machine to the 1980's. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t_UfEWb1CO6woFcQWSVl-AQjLhDL2caMqZMeA6IffcwRezSBy8vl86VK4ne3U1EJgrr6uqNeDFAhVwEoO1fmrEz7_uNFC13Yeqs12KhW_EsKwhjGKVTyrpHjqpcEUb_Purb49qINqKM/s1600-h/disk%231+088.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195073548548146" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3t_UfEWb1CO6woFcQWSVl-AQjLhDL2caMqZMeA6IffcwRezSBy8vl86VK4ne3U1EJgrr6uqNeDFAhVwEoO1fmrEz7_uNFC13Yeqs12KhW_EsKwhjGKVTyrpHjqpcEUb_Purb49qINqKM/s640/disk%231+088.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a></div><div></div><div></div><div></div><div align="center"><strong>GUEST BATHROOM (AFTER)</strong><br /><br /><strong>the solutions:</strong></div><div style="text-align: center;">The only thing we kept were the cabinets</div><div style="text-align: center;">repainted them a creamy white</div><div style="text-align: center;"> removed wallpaper and painted the walls</div><div style="text-align: center;">added crown and base molding</div><div style="text-align: center;">new toilet and sink</div><div style="text-align: center;">new light fixtures</div><div style="text-align: center;">beautiful semi-custom cabinet with granite top</div><div style="text-align: center;">mirror in a beautiful frame. </div><div></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp7IxyN91L41pU-FE-BstImpVZkdx09ZHfp47QVIYfEznmK6Y2mMx-BvnoMNiu95RZpKM_doPxu4fdsGpmqPxJOoiShEneta7a_JoraGVaCprTaaZZUPqwpeZt6IR6pEblXmZkzL7_XM/s1600-h/IMG_1234.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195066809981698" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSp7IxyN91L41pU-FE-BstImpVZkdx09ZHfp47QVIYfEznmK6Y2mMx-BvnoMNiu95RZpKM_doPxu4fdsGpmqPxJOoiShEneta7a_JoraGVaCprTaaZZUPqwpeZt6IR6pEblXmZkzL7_XM/s640/IMG_1234.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">added brushed nickel pulls </div><div style="text-align: center;">travertine flooring with etched travertine insets and onyx mosaic border</div><div></div><div></div><div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHnsGoas2sXdYxoEgTzusGsm1rpcg8v8C-VcBLAAGkkfkaXQBLrWRJGOeAa8P_ZDbpNLUGs6zu8DPW2PbPde4Z8Qfrhm2qDL7TPPkPZCMOBs8ODxMObG3VNe6hC3rNKLldH-YqnkrnbA/s1600-h/IMG_1233.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195065076996882" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjHnsGoas2sXdYxoEgTzusGsm1rpcg8v8C-VcBLAAGkkfkaXQBLrWRJGOeAa8P_ZDbpNLUGs6zu8DPW2PbPde4Z8Qfrhm2qDL7TPPkPZCMOBs8ODxMObG3VNe6hC3rNKLldH-YqnkrnbA/s640/IMG_1233.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="459" /></a> noce travertine shower walls accented with golden onyx mosaic</div><div style="text-align: center;">new brushed nickel fixtures </div><div style="text-align: center;">frameless glass door </div><div style="text-align: center;">opaque glass in the door and a decorative valance </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"><strong><span style="font-size: large;">FAMILY ROOM</span></strong></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNJA3SQ5N8AVeiklL8x1KxqlMQ2mTV0Nel6Y4qOllwsgoDXzKcLnqEsR6s2ghtK9KjC9VJS9wwMnM2WVycSQ6cTbzIVYDZLMrUmZufMt6OpH7B5QFSJdm2y0_G5UPIRW6TP8kA9K2_jo/s1600-h/disk%231+083.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="426" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330195060679409026" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTNJA3SQ5N8AVeiklL8x1KxqlMQ2mTV0Nel6Y4qOllwsgoDXzKcLnqEsR6s2ghtK9KjC9VJS9wwMnM2WVycSQ6cTbzIVYDZLMrUmZufMt6OpH7B5QFSJdm2y0_G5UPIRW6TP8kA9K2_jo/s640/disk%231+083.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>FAMILY ROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The family room was an awkward space with oversized furniture and also acted as a walk through to the guest bedroom and bath.<br /><br />teal green carpeting<br /><br />pink wainscoting with floral wallpaper<br /><br />oversized leather furniture<br /><br />too small area rug<br /><br />oversized television<br /><br />popcorn ceiling </div><div align="center"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX36-RBi5LRDqP1hj2ETGYZCEknlGGq2NrWezUEU1B-Ba2Bpy0xfOyOYvH8WRE010tWOn9n4gHZ4nFlr_TBzMLvZ9PZzCHMvc7WS0jXTVpDmz6PstCReXYWhbwhPuwPf_Pb2ojJfZc5vg/s1600-h/IMG_1228.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194115317988386" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgX36-RBi5LRDqP1hj2ETGYZCEknlGGq2NrWezUEU1B-Ba2Bpy0xfOyOYvH8WRE010tWOn9n4gHZ4nFlr_TBzMLvZ9PZzCHMvc7WS0jXTVpDmz6PstCReXYWhbwhPuwPf_Pb2ojJfZc5vg/s640/IMG_1228.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="466" /></a><strong> FAMILY ROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><strong></strong><br /><br /><div align="left">Dunn Edwards 'Tortilla' paint freshened and brightened the room. <br /><br />Deep rich hardwood flooring and a colorful, larger, area rug warmed it. <br /><br />A flat screen television installed on the wall created more space. <br /><br />Console below the television added space and held electronic components</div><div align="left"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8VRG8R0rcSyxhlXv7bJdCNWYL9FaWM2lQdNNZFgAR3K7fuULgYiHHhh7Dc8e6lTUiUFuhD7iZUcOpOTDzlFlQzEuVN2RZ6gPbSJK6HbtysYSBP7rlhV5l92we9rscgLUrM-kJYi8yok/s1600-h/IMG_1226.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194111286730002" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8VRG8R0rcSyxhlXv7bJdCNWYL9FaWM2lQdNNZFgAR3K7fuULgYiHHhh7Dc8e6lTUiUFuhD7iZUcOpOTDzlFlQzEuVN2RZ6gPbSJK6HbtysYSBP7rlhV5l92we9rscgLUrM-kJYi8yok/s640/IMG_1226.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>We arched the doorway<br /><br />added crown and base molding<br /><br />purchased a custom sized sectional - opening up the room<br /><br />matching chair and a half<br /><br />framed precious family photos to mingle with artwork on the walls<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQW2D9ZujGe6ZTRCTliYJfiEoWq_OgeheTilk6WfwL37p4wBAW4i16FRhtFTrA49iV1xOYApmfVBdkwA_NsUjZK_yqVE7x-YiiW-8tnTy7E32W4dD13S09G-2czJGtQ_a5VNGOEHIIuU/s1600-h/disk%231+081.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="493" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194102836172658" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirQW2D9ZujGe6ZTRCTliYJfiEoWq_OgeheTilk6WfwL37p4wBAW4i16FRhtFTrA49iV1xOYApmfVBdkwA_NsUjZK_yqVE7x-YiiW-8tnTy7E32W4dD13S09G-2czJGtQ_a5VNGOEHIIuU/s640/disk%231+081.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL DINING ROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The formal dining room furniture was lovely but lost in a dark and dated room. The chair seats needed recovering and some of the chairs needed repair. Dark gold carpeting and a lot of clutter. Vintage light fixture was too small. Wallpaper covered the walls and sheer draperies were on the large picture window. Despite the sheer window covering, the room was dark. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoReWlJXTMooX4fMNkkvEbOG0b1hvjOo08zLarAFG-DmrDRR7YsT-BbzNZSw8RGsLFwL9raV6eoEugrEyBju1LsaLXaGBu_8Dgxt0fvzElUEVsfIzCYPRIUGkCcQ0-G4fkI5T2KztkrY/s1600-h/IMG_1218.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="501" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194096780446434" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhRoReWlJXTMooX4fMNkkvEbOG0b1hvjOo08zLarAFG-DmrDRR7YsT-BbzNZSw8RGsLFwL9raV6eoEugrEyBju1LsaLXaGBu_8Dgxt0fvzElUEVsfIzCYPRIUGkCcQ0-G4fkI5T2KztkrY/s640/IMG_1218.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL DINING ROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>Bringing light into the room was important. We added wall sconces and a more substantial handpainted chandelier.  White wood blinds were installed on the large picture window for privacy, while still letting light into the room.  Hardwood flooring was carried from the kitchen into this room and a beautiful rug was added. The chairs were repaired and recovered with coordinating fabric. Artwork was purchased hung over an antique sugar stick leg table.  Fresh wall paint and accessories were added and custom silk draperies and valance were made for the window.</div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_66sfGjEGXGbmWnW-dSxQwSB0r96t9yr4g_YdaPGiDjuM9LX-5jheU7NFmrDeji4sF_mgrCef-ozl5UkwH7ce9mcAGE7HiNkFwIT_6f4JcV-McHw9GrY-uQ-l4cGuQ7hKa4CZaaQIvjc/s1600-h/IMG_2098.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330194094309902722" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_66sfGjEGXGbmWnW-dSxQwSB0r96t9yr4g_YdaPGiDjuM9LX-5jheU7NFmrDeji4sF_mgrCef-ozl5UkwH7ce9mcAGE7HiNkFwIT_6f4JcV-McHw9GrY-uQ-l4cGuQ7hKa4CZaaQIvjc/s640/IMG_2098.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a>  The effect is warm and bright - all the darkness is gone. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-Z9Asw3GneQvQ4b132doT38HUd-kQPVkhlxn8cU4tC3AHWGBrlGkJyCFS3ztYlf0FtJb0O5ib_VWsHPgJaB9tBVMdwe9nNbn_SEIiyg_h0vq7aiPjCxripRmT80cEUD_ISooqJozMBE/s1600-h/IMG_2100.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192883447366162" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim-Z9Asw3GneQvQ4b132doT38HUd-kQPVkhlxn8cU4tC3AHWGBrlGkJyCFS3ztYlf0FtJb0O5ib_VWsHPgJaB9tBVMdwe9nNbn_SEIiyg_h0vq7aiPjCxripRmT80cEUD_ISooqJozMBE/s640/IMG_2100.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> A sideboard provides a serving area. I customized the lampshades with silk fabric that coordinated with the room. Spiral rosemary topiaries bring the outdoors in.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvq5DQtZYemCsT7LL_fexYRbFiT_2ugrS_qaeMgKGgapZn4R8mZOZObahm-tKmI20A2pDUyg_F6BLwPKb44M0pqwxdJ0c2BKSEO62hCe8AV5WMwe2u704QebFtWt_f6ayV5uQfji8hny0/s1600-h/IMG_2099.JPG"></a><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCfgCzJ293jg1plx1MZ0jCFIbXkO13pdOBu9WSmKEDDyqhaRzIdp5O7t_O4x2pzn4KUvw8AQDC7FxZAsGTCCvMYO6YmRz5jIVHmbMhirUZgIZEVehb9-yWlETnJQ-prqieprtnjkmObg/s1600-h/disk%231+080.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192870845573506" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbCfgCzJ293jg1plx1MZ0jCFIbXkO13pdOBu9WSmKEDDyqhaRzIdp5O7t_O4x2pzn4KUvw8AQDC7FxZAsGTCCvMYO6YmRz5jIVHmbMhirUZgIZEVehb9-yWlETnJQ-prqieprtnjkmObg/s640/disk%231+080.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL LIVING ROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>This was a hot mess.  The faux lava rock fireplace dated to the 70's when the house was built. Flooring and upholstery needed a change as well as upholstery and draperies. In spite of the plain white walls, the room was dark and heavy. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG9qROdHqkb9f7cOr6LkeaEEzPGk6JTPPHRaSFZBeRTNh_9l3gvqSb6kCxICSa5H9nerKFxvxubqhRdnHyeeRalKcWqjaIWicCghbznox3Rn-IbAb6tdF25bMpya4PVraSowzWxYys6w/s1600-h/IMG_2963.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192860303310498" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTG9qROdHqkb9f7cOr6LkeaEEzPGk6JTPPHRaSFZBeRTNh_9l3gvqSb6kCxICSa5H9nerKFxvxubqhRdnHyeeRalKcWqjaIWicCghbznox3Rn-IbAb6tdF25bMpya4PVraSowzWxYys6w/s640/IMG_2963.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a> We addressed the faux lava rock first.  Then, after crown moldings and paint (Dunn Edwards "Golden Gate") we addressed the flooring - bringing in the same hardwood flooring that was used in the kitchen and dining room.<br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevDV13kZJcdwrzKqxH8I08CWIRXOo5rZtWTGc9QR3B66hAHdU_Ip82cBIvr2DhQWwT7DV39WYKEP3cVpg9eA55kqA2vyZlcgwZQCzikTvYknysUM7RndJQjMK8d-HdbmTMoOWUrKVw_M/s1600-h/IMG_1216.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330192856894484738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgevDV13kZJcdwrzKqxH8I08CWIRXOo5rZtWTGc9QR3B66hAHdU_Ip82cBIvr2DhQWwT7DV39WYKEP3cVpg9eA55kqA2vyZlcgwZQCzikTvYknysUM7RndJQjMK8d-HdbmTMoOWUrKVw_M/s640/IMG_1216.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="485" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>FORMAL LIVING ROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>We repurposed the furniture in this room, recovering her quality bergere chairs and sofa and keeping the tables and cabinets.  A richly colored rug was added to define the seating area and for warmth. <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCbyWGCJveIBDEsnoRIWdCjrXxYr4HLh3Vc-1AyKWoeIDvBFVo7bQEVoY-AnlQI4gYOqsgWBqW2-GkhDYR1q04APhBJOEvekZ-7jECg_46PpI2GXGYDOomrFzGjrCF2Wd9Gju7vF2P9Y/s1600-h/IMG_1214.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191655286058786" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCCbyWGCJveIBDEsnoRIWdCjrXxYr4HLh3Vc-1AyKWoeIDvBFVo7bQEVoY-AnlQI4gYOqsgWBqW2-GkhDYR1q04APhBJOEvekZ-7jECg_46PpI2GXGYDOomrFzGjrCF2Wd9Gju7vF2P9Y/s640/IMG_1214.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="551" /></a>We created a custom mantel and surround, finished out with remnant granite from the kitchen.  A few new accessories were mixed with Ana's treasures.</div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeGv8ivoy2PIkpIfTCWqYnNMjxfQta76dDyMEFWLnJS761D-iErwCwj3I3ioua8o-PF3gM-cKvSC9O3JHrpdMNyoh3rBAM8YkWpvyPmt-rDKLKfAhw7-Ir4p749SYnzyLOR9Fze9Nfrc/s1600-h/IMG_1213.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191644664829954" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHeGv8ivoy2PIkpIfTCWqYnNMjxfQta76dDyMEFWLnJS761D-iErwCwj3I3ioua8o-PF3gM-cKvSC9O3JHrpdMNyoh3rBAM8YkWpvyPmt-rDKLKfAhw7-Ir4p749SYnzyLOR9Fze9Nfrc/s640/IMG_1213.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> In the evening light the room is warm and inviting. The final touches added were custom silk draperies and placement of artwork.. <br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X8fvG2Eqh-MxelmGNdbv2W8x8023xlkl8GOtYRfgzhYzUze7FeV1a3e19J-9cY0dKLMBnIaI-uf18HSnA5GSJuyvOfmg1NYjk389qL6B3rH7wqpGLgGHOF7TvcHsm0htShEmD5vJ0_A/s1600-h/IMG_2102.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="480" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191639109356690" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_X8fvG2Eqh-MxelmGNdbv2W8x8023xlkl8GOtYRfgzhYzUze7FeV1a3e19J-9cY0dKLMBnIaI-uf18HSnA5GSJuyvOfmg1NYjk389qL6B3rH7wqpGLgGHOF7TvcHsm0htShEmD5vJ0_A/s640/IMG_2102.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a> <br /><br /><div></div><div align="center"><strong>ENTRY (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The entry was dark and outdated with brown ceramic tile, dark carpeting, and dark wood furniture. <br /><br />Large cabinets and accessories overpowered the space.  A 70's brass lantern style lighting fixture hung from the ceiling.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1gIzHRZb9bRhVnE9hl0i_M8hVHdCvB3JerRQMoyRjecKmOiqVwG2VDAet7RYjSXaMLdDv7WdSjqUbAIZce1JAH6obQzMWQpOFmnh2Aq00pNdMq9w_kz_Dgba0-y4mVR1I2Xz-5qO6_c/s1600/disk%25231+079.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf1gIzHRZb9bRhVnE9hl0i_M8hVHdCvB3JerRQMoyRjecKmOiqVwG2VDAet7RYjSXaMLdDv7WdSjqUbAIZce1JAH6obQzMWQpOFmnh2Aq00pNdMq9w_kz_Dgba0-y4mVR1I2Xz-5qO6_c/s640/disk%25231+079.jpg" width="419" /></a></div></div><div></div><div align="center"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>ENTRY (AFTER)</strong></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">We used 20" travertine tiles with bronze accent inserts for the flooring. The Living and Dining Room wall color was continiued here. A beautiful new wrought iron chandelier replaced the brass and glass from a previous era. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVq-PXcEGAqDyf3TpSBg_pjWls5ZA461IeHv_Y9wTeX33Lt6Jv97ULYrMuCA3s5ecWjFzevDIayuVT9gYBWIZ5IJ50iEUoUH6DmSVVFBUVsEIWKz57yMon-EfqyI23KQF2llocQBA06I/s1600/blog10.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHVq-PXcEGAqDyf3TpSBg_pjWls5ZA461IeHv_Y9wTeX33Lt6Jv97ULYrMuCA3s5ecWjFzevDIayuVT9gYBWIZ5IJ50iEUoUH6DmSVVFBUVsEIWKz57yMon-EfqyI23KQF2llocQBA06I/s640/blog10.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_UiTCjRj9HkI/SfijX_oqPyI/AAAAAAAABtA/3vGTMKeMFOE/s1600-h/blog10.jpg"></a>A new console table accented with buffet lamps and custom shades is now the focal point on entering Ana's home. Beautiful artwork sets the mood and introduces the color scheme. </div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOa2ZGzIXQuLe42s23MUpil_JmWre24nIhFCNKrHnuASIPjT924kJ305Xz3lbtGajwxQs6NiilpUbP5pSVb12fUiW4hxKqSC34V-KXdDaYoXL8LWx-bGtPqT-qR4GXFljI5PUCs8nrwY/s1600-h/IMG_2101.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330191633595948818" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbOa2ZGzIXQuLe42s23MUpil_JmWre24nIhFCNKrHnuASIPjT924kJ305Xz3lbtGajwxQs6NiilpUbP5pSVb12fUiW4hxKqSC34V-KXdDaYoXL8LWx-bGtPqT-qR4GXFljI5PUCs8nrwY/s640/IMG_2101.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZpZJ0RjAjkAVEKhgVaUZikmTYMh1PvDSeWgwVY9sZWKdjI-5OzGCtVOyAbUdhSIWZiPVf739YFlG6JMISOH_pUSoeLmTMBqX2i_4YXnjO05vug34GrJMd-dU9dudssm9kYVIkdsLW2Q/s1600-h/IMG_3177.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330188528342010738" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVZpZJ0RjAjkAVEKhgVaUZikmTYMh1PvDSeWgwVY9sZWKdjI-5OzGCtVOyAbUdhSIWZiPVf739YFlG6JMISOH_pUSoeLmTMBqX2i_4YXnjO05vug34GrJMd-dU9dudssm9kYVIkdsLW2Q/s640/IMG_3177.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="414" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div align="center"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>STAIRCASE (BEFORE)</strong> </div></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Visible from the entry is the staircase - in all its 70's see-through style. On the landing, a faux stained glass window had seen better days and was deteriorating. The metal and oak railings begged for an update. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzN3Suw9FWd9V16ARp9ZHrlUU6NoGz-ESlpiEiAa116VVSD9GBdNecPifpVvF6gLYx-ZETEsZeZ8flsQUB1s58FuV72rGH_kwmO6l1qSQKcK9fbgR-3D9iludPbPaQdXVujkTe5YiTrWQ/s1600/disk%25231+082.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzN3Suw9FWd9V16ARp9ZHrlUU6NoGz-ESlpiEiAa116VVSD9GBdNecPifpVvF6gLYx-ZETEsZeZ8flsQUB1s58FuV72rGH_kwmO6l1qSQKcK9fbgR-3D9iludPbPaQdXVujkTe5YiTrWQ/s640/disk%25231+082.jpg" width="440" /></a></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The stairs were enclosed and drywalled - no more see through style. </div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div><div></div><div align="center"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYuVfebrwk6DKVJnNDwfxtmiz8iUJKYJpLKqQAJyna-eV9nAuKC5AHBmmYwL9c7BPsRq5DOi_NJXt-4TKui0mJCKyGTL5rIaD41TQZBTnvyRe6Hr3ZjLM1suDjb51FFdQcnNMoTsVCmM/s1600/IMG_1217.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinYuVfebrwk6DKVJnNDwfxtmiz8iUJKYJpLKqQAJyna-eV9nAuKC5AHBmmYwL9c7BPsRq5DOi_NJXt-4TKui0mJCKyGTL5rIaD41TQZBTnvyRe6Hr3ZjLM1suDjb51FFdQcnNMoTsVCmM/s640/IMG_1217.JPG" width="479" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><strong>STAIRCASE (AFTER)</strong></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">A new beveled and stained glass window replaces the old one and shimmers like a jewel. </div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">New wrought iron railings added beauty, as did the new chandelier. </div><div><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_UiTCjRj9HkI/SfiiOLWTIaI/AAAAAAAABsY/t6wA-kFAeVI/s1600-h/IMG_1217.JPG"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivTeT7zHbhmA20-BBM9dOQZ85b2D7uhNhjIDiFBp-FeY7nAHltgv5TapdnoUWoHCtWIeh-3ACTlJTD1vId32tdN3IYYwWmw8Tyn7mRYcZpblYuWWJRPqy13XtnUdAY7mxcAWlDSW7AaQ/s1600/IMG_3210.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiivTeT7zHbhmA20-BBM9dOQZ85b2D7uhNhjIDiFBp-FeY7nAHltgv5TapdnoUWoHCtWIeh-3ACTlJTD1vId32tdN3IYYwWmw8Tyn7mRYcZpblYuWWJRPqy13XtnUdAY7mxcAWlDSW7AaQ/s640/IMG_3210.JPG" width="426" /></a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div></a><br /><br /><br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;"><strong>Upstair Hall Bath</strong></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5F2XqXOmTYt1yzEI5ajn3a8IcWGue1bBcSRGEouhpxZcFyInXYmewFndcMMRf2tkJpEfmzX11CREdThGuwuvlU89qBUKtmKNs_dkRseJPBybTndLGPsScKD-uE5eKwF1VHCC9LXzqbzA/s1600-h/disk%231+091.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330188518058382466" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5F2XqXOmTYt1yzEI5ajn3a8IcWGue1bBcSRGEouhpxZcFyInXYmewFndcMMRf2tkJpEfmzX11CREdThGuwuvlU89qBUKtmKNs_dkRseJPBybTndLGPsScKD-uE5eKwF1VHCC9LXzqbzA/s640/disk%231+091.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="346" /></a><br /><br /><div align="center"><strong>UPSTAIRS BATHROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The upstairs bathroom, with demolition already started, was a blank slate - with the original 1970's light fixture still intact. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWrFmv2ae3a1_yEzC6aL6DLTFfsqcHa1sGT226XN3yA0PhNNZAuSl6SAQxlfIdNn2pt3bwXWMYx6B9V7spFw9MYxIfv56vFkw6q9vbHSuSKkDIuzZHEKYCcCXc0s0P-6Tu_hzN6xi7Rw/s1600-h/disk%231+090.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330188512140984418" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWrFmv2ae3a1_yEzC6aL6DLTFfsqcHa1sGT226XN3yA0PhNNZAuSl6SAQxlfIdNn2pt3bwXWMYx6B9V7spFw9MYxIfv56vFkw6q9vbHSuSKkDIuzZHEKYCcCXc0s0P-6Tu_hzN6xi7Rw/s640/disk%231+090.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="474" /></a> <br /><br /><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvPpFSzmvKdo7qkvtfmD0WaoRFuvqk9_8itN7mojAmQZAmRF2KTjta27i7OvA469zizNYm8zFn_uR09uVOF4PN4MwJdzQFYtDxX-k0TpNyFwYXHuhR-APhdYhABKFtV4QtmPmjVgp4fg/s1600-h/IMG_1242.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330186474650149170" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicvPpFSzmvKdo7qkvtfmD0WaoRFuvqk9_8itN7mojAmQZAmRF2KTjta27i7OvA469zizNYm8zFn_uR09uVOF4PN4MwJdzQFYtDxX-k0TpNyFwYXHuhR-APhdYhABKFtV4QtmPmjVgp4fg/s640/IMG_1242.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="385" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>UPSTAIRS BATHROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>A furniture grade mirror and vanity with marble top in a deep wood tone was our starting point. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pmGnfFFU0-gyVCS8TLmdEhIFUtYXlYTsvYzRt6D_oxxfgIP0fVtm0KTibgfX8ak-76VRgs8UoBrE3pnE0ozZkH0forFyPNVwYfC6IA2O5KZrZomqrRo7SBNDj9-wN-f0H1LdXNrBhDw/s1600-h/IMG_1237.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185364278113650" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3pmGnfFFU0-gyVCS8TLmdEhIFUtYXlYTsvYzRt6D_oxxfgIP0fVtm0KTibgfX8ak-76VRgs8UoBrE3pnE0ozZkH0forFyPNVwYfC6IA2O5KZrZomqrRo7SBNDj9-wN-f0H1LdXNrBhDw/s640/IMG_1237.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a> We took the travertine tile from the floor half way up the wall and topped it with a beautiful mosaic listel. A watercolor and richly toned towels are the perfect accents. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz52bdP74LvrlFht0aA6A8crocTPJxmadAJ8VdtQw0wgfLEFGjyFOrzCQ83A_I3c-D8Ui5Hi0S4UjJrSc1k8pyQXXvIddXsWM3yq8EvKLobfJfq8Z_QpaRG6CG9iJx3nHGqnAKEYpx4fs/s1600-h/IMG_2955.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185357653862674" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz52bdP74LvrlFht0aA6A8crocTPJxmadAJ8VdtQw0wgfLEFGjyFOrzCQ83A_I3c-D8Ui5Hi0S4UjJrSc1k8pyQXXvIddXsWM3yq8EvKLobfJfq8Z_QpaRG6CG9iJx3nHGqnAKEYpx4fs/s640/IMG_2955.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="392" /></a> More travertine for the tub surround, new polished chrome fixtures and a frameless glass enclosure complete this room. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8yZSop607lC4flICHJ7nWM26XSUU1emRVhyphenhyphenbVtrY4Lcjqs2aH9iejAAUS6AciKOVoHb0S2TgI8hv5-GqtGUDZm2LZaSVBeyiwGoc6ptSSmA-87eyc6hytGsJ8FR3PUGI3yC1Wu4G58c/s1600-h/disk%231+092.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="487" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185354280982706" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgR8yZSop607lC4flICHJ7nWM26XSUU1emRVhyphenhyphenbVtrY4Lcjqs2aH9iejAAUS6AciKOVoHb0S2TgI8hv5-GqtGUDZm2LZaSVBeyiwGoc6ptSSmA-87eyc6hytGsJ8FR3PUGI3yC1Wu4G58c/s640/disk%231+092.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BEDROOM (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>I saved the best for last. Ana and Bob's master bedroom was roomy but dated. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpLJ59-R3WyTEEtW7FDFcE0aikwCoSmuX2j03vNRAnGdXo4WuSWyae5zHXa9lMJX6WonieilHv6Q0STU1CJNXITeq4iXdRUuwBejQsxRdIYH-x2MV-wcm7-LgGQZCccpW7lOV3JtByA8/s1600-h/IMG_1244.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="458" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185349260664802" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirpLJ59-R3WyTEEtW7FDFcE0aikwCoSmuX2j03vNRAnGdXo4WuSWyae5zHXa9lMJX6WonieilHv6Q0STU1CJNXITeq4iXdRUuwBejQsxRdIYH-x2MV-wcm7-LgGQZCccpW7lOV3JtByA8/s640/IMG_1244.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="640" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BEDROOM (AFTER)</strong></div><div>I chose a fresh green for the wall to complement Ana's favorite color choice of Coral which we used in the silk embroidered drapery panels, valance and bedding. We added just a simple piece of artwork and bedside lamp - leaving the bed and bedding as the focal point of the room. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLXWwKwNs_RGXLlUI3qUsne5X69JdaHqc4Bi4CGm_qaoyBwwaUrcBCBaA9lUFqsUJMYnNhXvTAvmOW9uXLzlgpkv0ypoS-8lQNQ5jpNe8OHuGsJkW_Xkyqq1Th65tKXeZRy9IFI2yfHs/s1600-h/disk%231+095.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330185339245677618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizLXWwKwNs_RGXLlUI3qUsne5X69JdaHqc4Bi4CGm_qaoyBwwaUrcBCBaA9lUFqsUJMYnNhXvTAvmOW9uXLzlgpkv0ypoS-8lQNQ5jpNe8OHuGsJkW_Xkyqq1Th65tKXeZRy9IFI2yfHs/s640/disk%231+095.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="426" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BATH (BEFORE)</strong></div><div>The toilet and shower were in a tiny room - the master shower was literally 3 foot x 3 foot. That was definitely unacceptable. Time to have a conversation with the contractor. </div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjog7AV0_feComPR3_OR7vrQstn6RGKlH-S9HD7YL-cPHHEOVHlh03sac7d1G4gNMw_87HoPuGpZBmiJEyEUP8Cd44oJInq3Rnyh5FJEtiug_3OyChPWqohG4v1Ph4PZ6NzCqh60yTiVC0/s1600-h/disk%231+094.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330184175845592082" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjog7AV0_feComPR3_OR7vrQstn6RGKlH-S9HD7YL-cPHHEOVHlh03sac7d1G4gNMw_87HoPuGpZBmiJEyEUP8Cd44oJInq3Rnyh5FJEtiug_3OyChPWqohG4v1Ph4PZ6NzCqh60yTiVC0/s640/disk%231+094.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="477" /></a> The dressing area, including the sink, was open to the rest of the bedroom. <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpEBP71p3iX2r4SaAQNz6GSLyWGhmPmwPha3wWzayCsA6XRt7y6cNCvJTM0tjlCNho_caIQqJ-RXGuyDzcUc3vpx6aQczjrm51cp6v0HXIKXAaOntANThyphenhyphenl7rIKNI8oIJeN8FZseY7jU/s1600-h/disk%231+093.jpg"><img alt="" border="0" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330184169716457426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRpEBP71p3iX2r4SaAQNz6GSLyWGhmPmwPha3wWzayCsA6XRt7y6cNCvJTM0tjlCNho_caIQqJ-RXGuyDzcUc3vpx6aQczjrm51cp6v0HXIKXAaOntANThyphenhyphenl7rIKNI8oIJeN8FZseY7jU/s1600/disk%231+093.jpg" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" /></a> <br /><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oDL7uwoL1YBOh3nFPNa15wPmGa4KBrAIzV2moNO9rCkZc2qW8CbnhRSPX2UlWBIt1ZRZfHo0LQ2fgriJ_H_N58125njCDh8YRd4ESmgdnzd2bNawyIyxi379FAsDVTfTbmLYKO18HNQ/s1600-h/IMG_1245.JPG"><img alt="" border="0" height="640" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5330184166858806850" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg0oDL7uwoL1YBOh3nFPNa15wPmGa4KBrAIzV2moNO9rCkZc2qW8CbnhRSPX2UlWBIt1ZRZfHo0LQ2fgriJ_H_N58125njCDh8YRd4ESmgdnzd2bNawyIyxi379FAsDVTfTbmLYKO18HNQ/s640/IMG_1245.JPG" style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center;" width="480" /></a></div><div align="center"><strong>MASTER BATH (AFTER)</strong></div><div>We borrowed a little space from the bedroom and the dressing area and constructed a sumptuous walk in shower. We closed the sink and shower areas off from the bedroom. We installed a furniture quality free standing vanity with granite counter and created a backsplash with listeles in marble. We hung a beautiful framed mirror above the vanity and installed new bronze fixtures and vanity lighting. The floor is travertine in classic color. <br /><br /><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_0QCD9e29cTWfp7ju8NAaaOo3Z8OV1ItI4DrJdoIJLsEqt8_zqTTW-kNkmKNOkOVFpLs89K_0vk8ipH-krx9ZSX4hIJViaY8I8Omz5BA_ZLQWUp1JviZr9PSVUqlENYmspxzgXTGvTU/s1600/IMG_1248.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="581" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhw_0QCD9e29cTWfp7ju8NAaaOo3Z8OV1ItI4DrJdoIJLsEqt8_zqTTW-kNkmKNOkOVFpLs89K_0vk8ipH-krx9ZSX4hIJViaY8I8Omz5BA_ZLQWUp1JviZr9PSVUqlENYmspxzgXTGvTU/s640/IMG_1248.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><br /><br /><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">The 4 x 6 shower uses classic travertine with red travertine and roja marble mosaic, bringing in the coral color that Ana loves. The shower is enclosed on 3 sides with frameless glass. (notice the reflection in the mirror)</div><div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;"><br /><br /></div></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYsedjlvchZY6xh6ENPOiJqzGHWeRUJOCfF8h3DpOzgXuhRsrq7SwJK4qYeu2BEeRgbHgZnCrKSocrtVHiKAZikbL2Fyb5VZckEe2tDPinNz2L4_Z0XwCFW-m9FDFUiSb7OuKOmsDJI4/s1600/IMG_1247.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" r6="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjYsedjlvchZY6xh6ENPOiJqzGHWeRUJOCfF8h3DpOzgXuhRsrq7SwJK4qYeu2BEeRgbHgZnCrKSocrtVHiKAZikbL2Fyb5VZckEe2tDPinNz2L4_Z0XwCFW-m9FDFUiSb7OuKOmsDJI4/s640/IMG_1247.JPG" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><br /></div><div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">Ana and Bob are happy and comfortable spending time in their home. The changes that were made were calculated to add value to their home and create beauty and comfort. Most importantly, Ana and Bob were both very involved in the choices made and in color and fabric selection. When they walk into a room, it is their room, and a designers room in their home. </div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div>

HOME DECOR: Whole House Remodel for Ana and Bob

After many years of career, kids and caring for elderly parents, Ana and Bob decided it was time to retire and enjoy the fruits of their lab...

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